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Poor Man’s Proverb #34: Death Can Be A Bridge To The Greatest Family Reunion Ever Told

Within a 48 hour period, I learned of three deaths.  A former church member, a neighbor, and a former co-worker – all gone just like that.  Sadness and shock became my reality. Whenever someone dies I immediately think about the condition or state of their soul. Were they saved? Had they accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior (John 3:16)? It really matters. If they had, then my sadness graduates to a form of comfort because I know I will see them again.

Note 2 self: God offers many words of encouragement concerning death. Here are a couple.  For those who have accepted Him, death is merely a transition.  “To me, living means having Christ. To die means that I would have more of Him” Philippians 1:21. We when die, we get the 411 on Christ. In other words, we get the full scoop on Jesus – we will know Him in ways that the living can only dream of.  It is super comforting to know what 2 Corinthians 5:8 reveals. “Yes, we are fully confident, and we would rather be away from these earthly bodies, for then we will be at home with the Lord.” For those of us who love the Lord, death is a homecoming and the greatest family reunion of all times becomes a reality as we are reunited with our loved ones.  In the meantime, cherish the good times spent with our loved ones and they will continue to live in us.

Blessings to you all, my friends.

Daniel

The Note 2 Self Guy

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Poor Man’s Proverbs #14: Are We Using The Tools In God’s Toolbox?

Are we using the tools in God’s toolbox?

So, what exactly are the tools in God’s toolbox?  Well, one could consider the fruits of the Holy Spirit as God’s tools. The use of these tools shows the existence of God to humanity.   What are these tools/fruits of the Holy Spirit? Galatians 5:22-23 states the following: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control….”

Note 2 self: No one ever said that mastering these tools would be easy, but with continuous effort and prayer we do it.  As Christians, we are God’s representatives on earth.  We are to be Christ-like. The fruits of the Spirit are the virtues of God. When we exhibit these fruits,  people can see God through us, and many will want to know Him as a result of what they see in us.

So to the question, are we using the tools in God’s toolbox? If we are not using the fruits of the Holy Spirit daily, then the answer is no.  If using all the tools every day proves to be a bit of a challenge, then use at least one tool every day until eventually, we master them all. Remember, when people see the fruits the Holy Spirit in us; they will see God.   

Blessings to you all, my friends.

Daniel

The Note 2 Self Guy

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Poor Man’s Proverbs #5: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

We all have decisions to make. Which one(s) do we choose? Now that’s the $64,000 question.

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Note 2 self: Remember, every decision has consequences – both good and bad. Weigh the pros and cons of each and their potential outcomes. If you can’t live with the decision or it doesn’t sit well with you, then it’s probably the wrong one.

Of course, the best course of action is prayer. It is the prerequisite for all good decisions. I mean really, when is the last time you prayed about a decision and God led you in the wrong direction?  Probably, the fifth of never – exactly!

Blessings to you all, my friends.

Daniel

The Note 2 Self Guy